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Cardamom vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cardamom and marjoram different?

  • Cardamom is higher in manganese and zinc; however, marjoram is richer in iron, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 981% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 2 times more zinc than marjoram. While cardamom contains 7.47mg of zinc, marjoram contains only 3.6mg.

Spices, cardamom and Spices, marjoram, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 247% 597% 134% 3102% 378% 98% 131% 10% 709% 25%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +492.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 171% 134% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
13% 7% 61% 8% 12%
Protein: 12.66 g
Fats: 7.04 g
Carbs: 60.56 g
Water: 7.64 g
Other: 12.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109%
~equal in Fats ~7.04g
~equal in Water ~7.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +924.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.94g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Marjoram
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Marjoram DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 5.433mg 981%
Iron 13.97mg 82.71mg 859%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Calcium 383mg 1990mg 161%
Copper 0.383mg 1.133mg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.19mg 74%
Folate 274µg 69%
Fiber 28g 40.3g 49%
Vitamin A 0µg 403µg 45%
Zinc 7.47mg 3.6mg 35%
Vitamin C 21mg 51.4mg 34%
Magnesium 229mg 346mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 4.405g 27%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 4.12mg 19%
Phosphorus 178mg 306mg 18%
Potassium 1119mg 1522mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.69mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.316mg 10%
Choline 43.6mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.289mg 8%
Protein 10.76g 12.66g 4%
Sodium 18mg 77mg 3%
Carbs 68.47g 60.56g 3%
Calories 311kcal 271kcal 2%
Fats 6.7g 7.04g 1%
Saturated fat 0.68g 0.529g 1%
Net carbs 40.47g 20.26g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.87g 0.94g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Marjoram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cardamom
202%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients
  2. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.